167. The Mental Health Benefits of Dad Jokes (seriously)
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we're talking about the mental health benefits of dad jokes. We're serious. We'll get into an article by humor researcher Marc Hye-Knudsen, highlighting how dad jokes can build resilience, teach impulse control, and improve emotional regulation in children. So, dads (and all of us), please take care of yourself and others by sharing a cheesy dad joke at least once daily.
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Key moments:
00:00 Welcome to Joy Lab
00:38 The Surprising Benefits of Dad Jokes
01:04 Exploring the Pedagogical Value of Dad Jokes
03:54 Humor and Resilience: A Personal Perspective
05:28 Sharing Dad Jokes
07:15 The Power of Humor and Laughter
07:27 Closing Thoughts and Wisdom
07:47 Podcast Outro and Important Information
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